From the beginning of time - humanity has returned to nature to connect with Spirit and to seek answers to problems of the third dimension. There is something about being alone in Nature that brings us closer - makes us more aware - of the 4 elements - and our connection to a creational source. We go to seek truths - divine realization - just as many of the ancient prophets did in their time.

In a vision quest conditions are set up that allow the soul to move beyond the illusions of the self and enter the unity of the inner whole. It is a time of fasting - praying - and being one with nature. It is a period of solitude in which we seek an inner revelation - a vision - which grants profound meaning and direction to our life. This initiation leads to maturity and an understanding of our responsibility to ourselves, our society, our natural environment, and our soul.

In Native American traditions these times of inner trial are marked liked passages. Time is set aside to honor them. It might be a day, a week, a month, whatever is necessary to complete the transformation and get the answer one seeks.